Palladium is one of the rarest and most industrially critical metals on Earth. Every product we carry meets the IRS 99.95% purity requirement for Palladium IRA inclusion.
The IRS requires palladium coins to be at least 99.95% pure for IRA inclusion. The palladium coin market is smaller than gold or silver, but the available government-minted options are widely recognized and highly liquid.
The only palladium bullion coin ever struck by the U.S. Mint, introduced in 2017. Features the Mercury Dime obverse design and the American Eagle reverse from the 1907 American Institute of Architects medal. Available in 1 oz only. Backed by the U.S. government and legal tender.
Only U.S. Palladium CoinProduced by the Royal Canadian Mint from 2005 to 2007 and reintroduced in recent years. Features the iconic maple leaf design. One of the most recognized palladium coins in the world. Available in 1 oz. Backed by the Canadian government.
Global RecognitionStruck by the Moscow Mint from 1989 to 1995, featuring a Bolshoi Ballet dancer on the reverse. A historic and collectible palladium coin from the world's largest palladium-producing nation. Available in 1 oz. Highly sought after by collectors.
Historic CollectiblePalladium bars from LBMA-approved refiners offer a lower-premium way to hold palladium in an IRA. All bars meet the IRS 99.95% minimum purity requirement.
Individually sealed with assay certificates from Switzerland's most prestigious refiner. PAMP Suisse palladium bars offer the quality and recognition that investors and custodians trust. Available in 1 oz. LBMA Good Delivery certified.
Swiss QualityProduced at the Valcambi refinery in Switzerland. Each bar is individually assayed, serialized, and sealed. Available in 1 oz. Valcambi is one of the world's most respected precious metals refiners with LBMA Good Delivery status.
Swiss RefinerJohnson Matthey is one of the world's foremost platinum group metals specialists, with deep expertise in palladium refining. Their palladium bars are highly recognized and liquid in global markets. Available in 1 oz and 10 oz.
PGM SpecialistsPalladium is almost never mined as a primary product. It is extracted almost entirely as a byproduct of nickel and platinum mining — meaning supply cannot be quickly scaled up in response to higher prices.
Over 80% of global palladium supply comes from just two countries: Russia and South Africa. This geographic concentration creates significant geopolitical supply risk that supports long-term prices.
With demand from gasoline-powered vehicle catalytic converters remaining strong and new uses in hydrogen fuel cells emerging, palladium's supply-demand fundamentals remain compelling for long-term IRA investors.
Palladium was only approved for IRA inclusion relatively recently, and its primary use is industrial rather than monetary. Fewer mints produce palladium coins compared to gold or silver, making the selection more limited. However, the coins that do exist — particularly the American Palladium Eagle and Canadian Palladium Maple Leaf — are fully IRS-approved and widely recognized.
Both are platinum group metals (PGMs) with similar industrial applications, but their demand drivers differ. Palladium is primarily used in gasoline engine catalytic converters, while platinum is used in diesel catalysts and has broader industrial and jewelry applications. Palladium has historically shown more price volatility. Many investors hold both as a PGM diversification strategy within their precious metals IRA.
Palladium is less liquid than gold or silver but is actively traded in global commodity markets. Government-minted coins like the American Palladium Eagle and bars from recognized refiners like PAMP Suisse and Johnson Matthey are the most liquid palladium products. Your Universal Gold Group specialist can discuss current market conditions and liquidity when you inquire.